Article 1
The following competent authorities of third countries shall be considered adequate for the purpose of Article 47(1) of Directive 2006/43/EC:
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                            the Canadian Public Accountability Board;  | 
                     
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                            the Financial Services Agency of Japan;  | 
                     
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                            the Certified Public Accountants and Auditing Oversight Board of Japan;  | 
                     
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                            the Federal Audit Oversight Authority of Switzerland.  |